The aim of this book is to present the newest trends in genetic studies conducted in Poland and concerning variability in populations, variability studied on various levels of its organization. The works presented deal with widely understood problems of populational genetics, ecological genetics, evolutionary biology, processes of adaptation, speciation and taxonomy. Rapid progress in the...

With more than 175 colour high-fashion photographs, this stunning, comprehensive, and authoritative handbook on modern French couture, covering the finest Parisian houses of couture—including Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, and more—and the creative directors who are redefining their legacies for the twenty-first century While trends emerge from New York, London, and...

Reviews the state of stem cell bioengineering. This book includes the basic research work on stem cells and bioengineering carried out by various laboratories. It consists of a review of the development of various microcapsules in stem cell therapy. It summarizes the overall clinical trials on stem cell therapy and myocardial regeneration.

New technologies and the science that created them have transformed our lives, posing challenges as to how technological change can be better integrated into society. Over the last few decades, recognition of these issues has led to different ways of engaging the public in the assessment and regulation of emerging technologies. However, diverse factors such as existing regulatory frameworks...

Günter Habicht, 63 und ehemaliger Busfahrer, wacht über die Nachbarschaft. Unsachgemäß getrennter Abfall, falsch geparkte E-Roller: Nichts entgeht seinem scharfen Auge. Günters Frau Brigitte bringt das auf die Palme. Aber Günter hilft auch, wo er kann! Mit Vorliebe im Baumarkt – dort sogar besser als jeder Mitarbeiter. Und natürlich geht er auch mit Brigitte zu IKEA. Solange dort nicht auch...

Francesca est appelée Franky par ses amies mais se surnomme Zarbie les Yeux Verts, lorsque l’adolescente rebelle l’emporte sur la jeune fille sage. Elle habite a Seattle avec sa sour Samantha et leur demi-frere Todd. Elle a tout pour etre heureuse : une somptueuse maison, une mere artiste et attentive, un pere riche et surtout célebre, Reid Pierson, a qui elle voue une véritable...

One minute could change your life. Reverend Christopher Lee is a young vicar who has taken the internet by storm. With more Instagram followers than the Arch Bishop of Canterbury and the Church of England put together, Rev Chris helps and inspires hundreds of thousands of his followers everyday with his sixty-second sermons, full of bite-sized wisdom for busy people. From family to faith,...

In this accessible book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama considers such well-known Gospel passages as the Sermon on the Mount, the Healing of the Sick and the Resurrection. He offers fresh perspectives on these familiar Christian sources of faith, and also considers such widespread concerns as inner transformation, meditation, ritual, and the ideas of reward and punishment, heaven and hell. His...

What If You Were Able To Get Right Inside The Mind Of World-Famous Poker Pro Gus Hansen-- And Learn His Winning Secrets? Now You Can. One of professional poker's most intriguing and fascinating players, Gus Hansen has often been called "The Madman" for his crazy, fearless, aggressive style. But you can't dispute the fact that this poker superstar knows how to...

In this book Richard Palliser provides in-depth coverage of three of the most dangerous set-ups available to White after 1 d4: The Colle-Zukertort, the Barry, and the 150 attacks.

What is a self? Greenblatt argues that the 16th century saw the awakening of modern self-consciousness, the ability to fashion an identity out of the culture and politics of one’s society. In a series of brilliant readings, Greenblatt shows how identity is constructed in the work of Shakespeare, Marlowe, Spenser and other Renaissance writers. A classic piece of literary criticism, and the...

Spośród licznych zabytków, kolekcji muzealnych, imprez folklorystycznych, krajobrazów, wizerunków miast wybraliśmy te, które należy odwiedzić będąc w Polsce. Staraliśmy się pokazać Polskę interesującą, zróżnicowaną kulturowo i geograficznie, gościnną. Ostatni rozdział prezentuje sylwetki najsławniejszych Polaków.

Ein Foto sagt oft mehr aus über einen historischen Moment als eine ganze Bibliothek. Es sind oft Bilder, die uns heute noch bewegen, ja erschüttern. Bilder, die Geschichte machten. Aber meist wissen wir nichts vom Schicksal der Menschen, die auf diesen Bildern aufgenommen sind. Das ändern wir in diesem Buch. Wir erzählen die Geschichte hinter der Geschichte. Dabei gibt es immer wieder auch...

Featuring 75 of the world's most legendary designers, this book presents the story of fashion through the fascinating personal lives and innovative collections that have shaped the field over the past century. Arranged in a broadly chronological order, this compelling book outlines the impact that inventive individuals have had on the development of fashion. Using boxed features to display...

The Dylan breakthrough portfolio Daniel Kramer’s classic Bob Dylan portfolio captures the artist’s transformative “big bang” year of 1964–65. Over the course of a year and a day, Kramer’s extraordinary access to Bob Dylan on tour, in concert, and backstage, allowed for one of the most mesmerizing photographic portfolios of any recording artist and a stunning document of Dylan breaking...

It is hard to imagine a model railway layout without a signal box somewhere along the line. They were, after all, the most numerous of the steam-era buildings, and some were almost as old as the railways themselves, dating back to the mid-1800s. With the increased availability of signal box kits and ready-to-site versions, this book provides an invaluable and timely guide to just which box...

Cambridge Primary Mathematics is a flexible and engaging course written specifically for Cambridge Primary Mathematics Curriculum Stages 1 to 6. The course offers a discussion-led approach with problem-solving integrated throughout. The language is pitched to ESL learners with illustrations to support visual understanding. Skills Builders provide consolidation activities for children who...

Container architecture has become an essential part of our twenty-first century surroundings, with it being used to create modular structures for pavilions, brand showrooms, retail premises, and even residential homes. Ten years after the first publication of Container Atlas, this eagerly anticipated follow-up charts how this movement has evolved into an essential part of today’s architectural...

An insightful new look at two renowned photographers, their interconnected legacies, and the vital documents of urban transformation that they created. In this comprehensive study, Kevin Moore examines the relationship between Eugène Atget (1857–1927) and Berenice Abbott (1898–1991) and the nuances of their individual photographic projects. Abbott and Atget met in Man Ray’s Paris studio in the...

Explore the world and satisfy your wanderlust in the most eco-friendly way. How can we lessen our impact on the world without giving up the things we love? This series of easy-to-follow guides show that positive change is possible without radical changes to your everyday life. Sustainable tourism doesn’t have to mean vowing to never take another flight or...